interoceptor

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noun

A sensory receptor that detects stimulus within the body.

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Synonyms

interoception enteroreceptor exteroceptor exteroreceptor enteroception interoceptivity interceptor pars intercerebralis interrenal cardioception juxtacapillary receptor interstitium perithreshold interosseus internal organ interneural

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